If you're looking for a restaurant with a very creative and delicious menu, this is the place to visit.
The appetizers alone will have your taste buds jumping. The corn dumplings are simple yet so tasty. The watermelon salad with all its complexities of flavors and the not so ordinary caesar salad are definitely my favorites.
Admittedly, I came here to try the handmade pasta, and they did not disappoint. However, I couldn't help myself from stealing a few bites of my date's prime filet of beef. It was so tender and flavorful.
Chef Devin and his team are excellent. I can't wait to return to try to even more of their menu.
Came here on a Friday night out and were able to get a table promptly even though we were 30 minutes early for our reservation. Staff was prompt and kind especially when there was a miscommunication about which dish we got. We ordered the heirloom tomatoes and burrata and the steak tartare, but also received the heirloom toast. All three were delicious including the toast which isn’t something I’d have ordered but was amazing (and comped after the miscommunication was discovered)! We then had the 3.0 burger and the rigatoni ragu which were out of the world! Oh and the presentation of the tomato and burrata was exquisite 10/10.
Mateo was a great server and the support staff always made sure we had the right plates etc at the right time and kept the table orderly. Great jobs all around
Delightful Evening with great food and staff. Restaurants right now are struggling with finding enough staff. So, it's incredibly refreshing to go to a restaurant that is not only fully staffed, but staffed with a friendly, knowledgeable and efficient staff. Wood was great last night. And, the chef has created an innovative menu was delicious. Each dish had a surprising twist and a flavor profile that was well balanced. We had the Island Hopper Cocktail, Curried Pumpkin Soup, Wood Grilled Ora King Salmon, Duck L'orange, Crispy Fried Slagel Farm Chicken Leg & Thigh, and the Tropical Profiterole for dessert. All were very good. The restaurant is large with two rooms separated by the large bar. There was a lot of energy and the noise level can occasionally peak. But, that also speaks to the energy of the place, which I really enjoyed.
Every time I come here I taste something utterly AMAZING. This time it was the shrimp in this pasta and the escargot. I want to describe exactly how amazing it was but the dishes change pretty frequently and everything is absolutely delicious. All the flavors of every dish compliment each other so well and just bring a sense of nostalgia with every bite. I make sure to come to Wood every time I'm back in town so anxiously waiting until my next visit!
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Experience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Wonderful experience at Wood last night! If you are looking to spend a relaxed evening with elevated New-American fare, this is the option for you. I would not recommend if you are in a rush and trying to get in-and-out.
Our server Mark was just the right amount of attentive and the atmosphere on the patio l was wonderful. He prefaced by saying their kitchen is short-staffed so it would be easiest to order everything at once and it might take a bit longer for things to come out. I really appreciated how they were up front about this!
My sister asked for them to surprise her with a mocktail and she loved what they delivered. The gazpacho was delicious and had a kick at the end. The mozzarella toast was yummy. The charcuterie board was a fantastic portion for the price and also delicious.
If you have the time to enjoy the evening, I cannot recommend this restaurant enough!
We enjoyed our meal here, though we did find it a bit pricey. The charcuterie and cocktails were very enjoyable. It was good, though not good enough to come back to if we’re not in the area.
Absolutely one of my favorite dining experiences! Delicious food, unique flavors, and great service! Definitely try the pastas, homemade and delicious.
Overall great atmosphere, can’t wait to dine here again.
We go to Wood often because the food is imaginative, the drinks delicious, the staff are lovely, and the atmosphere is fun and festive. But this time I was thrilled by the new hand rolled mushroom pasta with beautifully roasted escargot! No rubbery snails here! The duck breast with forbidden rice was fantastic, and the watermelon salad perfectly refreshing! Ooh and the espresso martini is really the best I’ve had! See you soon, Wood, you darling gem!
Very delicious food & drinks. The chicken was tender and the potatoes were crispy and very delicious. The cheese board was also delicious but would have been better if the almomds were mashed to easily spread onto the sourdough bread. I would definitely recommend bringing your bestie, family and a date. It’s pricey but we’ll worth it. Great atmosphere.
Came with a group of friends for Sunday brunch and I am glad we had reservations because there was a party going on. We started the meal off with a carafe of mimosa and it was the perfect size for our group. For the table, we also got the beignets and buttermilk biscuit. The beignets were more like donut holes; they weren't fried and fluffy like what beignets are supposed to be like. They were actually quite dense and tasted like cake. The buttermilk biscuit was pretty good; I liked the sides that it came with. All of our entrees came at a good pace. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. I would recommend Wood to anyone who is in the area.
Make a reservation
Order online
Find the best restaurant in Chicago
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes